Vitamin C is a skincare superhero! It works wonders by neutralizing free radicals and boosting collagen production, leaving your skin brighter, healthier, smoother, and more radiant. To help you achieve that glowing, clear complexion, we’ve curated a list of the 5 best Vitamin C skincare serums that are worth adding to your routine.
If your pigmentation issues are mild or you have dry or sensitive skin, definitely start at the lower end, around 5%, because vitamin C products can be irritating at higher concentrations.
5% Vitamin C Serum
ATORREGE AD+ C5 EX Brightening Essence
Revitalize your dull skin with high-concentration 5% Vitamin C. Atorrege AD+ C5 EX Brightening Essence helps recover dull skin tone for brighter and smoother skin care results. The Vitamin C (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid) is derived from corn, with its lipophilic and hydrophilic structure allowing the essence to be highly stable and efficient even at high temperatures of up to 45° C. Containing a unique combination of Vitamin C, hamamelis, soya and chamomile extracts, the essence is absorbed perfectly into the skin, bringing a brighter and clearer complexion, along with anti-inflammatory properties.
ESSANO Advanced Brightening Serum (5% Vitamin C + AHAs)
Reveal your best complexion using this high-dose Vitamin C serum that is designed for excellent absorption and to help reduce pigmentation and lighten dark spots. With 5% of Vitamin C, the serum is proven to lighten the skin, reduce UV-pigmentation in 56 days and completely remove age spots in 16 weeks. The formula is also low-irritating and vegan-friendly. (*in-vivo clinical results)
If your issues are more moderate to severe, or you’ve been using Vitamin C products for a while without any sensitivity problems, you can go for a higher dose.
10% Vitamin C Serum
LA ROCHE-POSAY Pure Vitamin C12 Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate Serum
Pure Vitamin C12 prevents and helps correct the appearance of aging, even for sensitive skin. Instantly, skin feels softer, more hydrated, and glowing. Wrinkles and fine lines appear reduced, skin texture and tone look more uniform, and even. Skin regains its radiance.
EVANS 10% Vitamin C Topical Treatment
Evans Vitamin C 10% Topical Serum is formulated with dermatological grade pure L-Ascorbic acid. It helps inhibit melanin synthesis, brightening skin tone and fading dark spots. With potent antioxidants to reduce free radical damage, it also helps increase collagen formation so that skin looks more youthful and firm.
15% Vitamin C Serum
DERMA LAB Lumiclar Pure Vitamin C15
A super-potent 15% Vitamin C serum, it penetrates deep layers of the epidermis, rapidly evens out complexion for a radiant glow. Formulated with an ultra-stable form of Ascorbic Acid and Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, the serum effectively brightens skin, improving the luster of skin. It also inhibits melanin synthesis on the skin, which effectively helps to reduce dark spots and pigments, and at the same time helps fight against signs of UV-induced photoaging.
The light, fast-absorbing texture visibly diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles for fresh, youthful skin. With powerful antioxidant properties, it reinforces the skin’s defence by neutralizing the damaging effects of free radicals. Containing Derma Mimic Complex, this formula effectively strengthens the skin barrier and locks in moisture, keeping skin healthy and hydrated.
